The Loews New Orleans Hotel, La., is in the central business district across the street from Harrah's Casino, and within three blocks of the French Quarter, the Riverwalk and Morial Convention Center. For a small fee, the St. Charles Avenue trolley is available for jaunts around the city and is located three blocks from the property.

The hotel lobby houses an award winning restaurant, Café Adelaide, and the Swizzle Stick Bar, featuring light fare and spirits.

Business friendly amenities include meeting and event space, with a 4,243 square foot ballroom, complimentary newspapers, high speed wired and wireless Internet access and a 24-hour business center. A 50 foot indoor lap pool, spa tub and well equipped fitness center are located on the eighth floor. An on premises spa hosts massage, sauna and beauty treatments.

Inspired by the rich history of the City of New Orleans, the hotel's interior design elements are derived from a mixture of Creole, West Indies and Colonial French influence.

The 285 guestrooms and suites are accentuated by mixed wood furnishings, and décor in complementary shades of crisp white, chocolate brown and navy blue. Rooms boast pillowtop mattresses, down comforters, 10 foot ceilings and large windows that frame city or Mississippi River views. Each includes satellite television, high speed Internet access, CD players, coffeemakers and minibars. Bathrooms feature granite vanities, bathrobes and complimentary toiletries.

Pets are treated like royalty at the Loews New Orleans Hotel.

Information on dog walking routes, pet shops and pet friendly restaurants is provided by the general manager, while pet room service, including vegetarian menus and pet walking services are provided for guests' four legged friends.